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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.23, 325.97 and 126.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.23, 325.97 and 126.10 is: 189.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.23 : 325.97 = 126.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.23/325.97 = 126.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.23x = 325.97 × 126.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.23x = 41,104.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,104.82/217.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.22

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